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3/4 Cubs probable pitchers

Here’s the pitching probables for the Cubs’ upcoming four games, including Sunday’s split squad:

All of the pitchers are subject to change. All have an opportunity with the Cubs. There are two openings in the rotation and two in the bullpen.

“I like young pitchers,” Lou Piniella said Thursday. “They have to be able to throw strikes, that’s the only thing. If they don’t throw strikes, it makes it difficult. With young pitchers, they can get better and there’s a good upside. We’ve got some nice young arms here and we’ll utilize them. Let’s see how they perform. I would expect a couple young pitchers will leave camp with us.”

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